BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
C8 VREMOT history
C8 VRE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 166,910 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 VRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 VRE was last recorded at 166,910 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 11,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,281 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,629 miles
- Average per year
- 12,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,910 miles
- 2025 – 155,281 miles
- 2024 – 144,382 miles
- 2023 – 124,301 miles
- 2022 – 107,487 miles
- 2021 – 103,900 miles
- 2020 – 92,643 miles
- 2019 – 86,595 miles
- 2018 – 74,850 miles
- 2017 – 63,721 miles
- 2016 – 54,412 miles
- 2015 – 39,966 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,910 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 166,910 miles
- Test number
- 256903990429
- MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,908 miles (+11,627)3 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,908 miles
- Test number
- 956638010495
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,281 miles (+10,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 155,281 miles
- Test number
- 477947581523
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,382 miles (+20,081)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 144,382 miles
- Test number
- 186673175796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,301 miles (+16,814)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 124,301 miles
- Test number
- 189190992123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,487 miles (+3,587)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 107,487 miles
- Test number
- 135463676320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,900 miles (+11,257)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 103,900 miles
- Test number
- 984102058719
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,643 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,643 miles
- Test number
- 738866941527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,643 miles (+6,048)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,643 miles
- Test number
- 691355472640
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,595 miles (+11,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,595 miles
- Test number
- 782642234028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,850 miles
- Test number
- 641374091252
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) found on shaker plates
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
Fail74,850 miles (+11,129)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,850 miles
- Test number
- 420437935711
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge where worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) found on shaker plates
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
Pass63,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 63,721 miles
- Test number
- 694005659451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,721 miles (+9,309)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,721 miles
- Test number
- 314230450493
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass54,412 miles (+14,446)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 54,412 miles
- Test number
- 884080248394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,966 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 39,966 miles
- Test number
- 481056012579
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to tyre outer sidewall no cords currently exposed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C8 VRE
- Does C8 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VRE is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 VRE?
- The MOT on C8 VRE is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 VRE done?
- C8 VRE was recorded at 166,910 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 12,087 miles a year.
- Has C8 VRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 VRE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 VRE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 VRE find?
- C8 VRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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